What Women Want before Justice: Examining Justice Initiatives to Challenge Violence against Women in the DRC

Main author: Sahin, Bilge
Other authors: Kula, Lucia
Format: Journal Article           
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description While the realization of women’s rights has increased significantly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Congolese women’s struggle is often obscured by certain international actors actively pushing for social change in the region. Those who are politically active in the area tend to forget that it is not the mere act of imposing policies that effects change, but rather actively involving Congolese women in decision-making processes. This article examines the way conflict-related sexual violence crimes are interpreted by donors, international organizations and international nongovernmental organizations, and what is implemented to challenge these acts of violence in accordance with the needs and expectations of Congolese women. By looking at current feminist discourse on conflict, security and development, the article aims to highlight the failures in implementing justice initiatives without input from women on the ground.
format Journal Article
author Sahin, Bilge
author_facet Sahin, Bilge
Kula, Lucia
authorStr Sahin, Bilge
author_letter Sahin, Bilge
author2 Kula, Lucia
author2Str Kula, Lucia
title What Women Want before Justice: Examining Justice Initiatives to Challenge Violence against Women in the DRC
publisher Oxford University Press
publishDate 2018
url https://eprints.soas.ac.uk/25747/